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transition |
| 释义 |
noun | verb transitiontransition1 /trænˈzɪʃən/ ●○○ AWL noun [countable, uncountable] ► make the transition The program helps young people make the transition to independent living. ► in transition a country in transition ► transition period a five-year transition period THESAURUSthe general way that a situation is changing or developing► trendthe general way that a situation is changing or developing: Social and economic trends affect everyone. Davis is hoping to reverse the trend of rising taxes (=make a trend go in the opposite direction). ► transition the process of changing from one situation or state to another: The transition from military to civilian rule took several years. ► shift a clear change in the way most people think about or do something: The poll shows a major shift in attitudes on several social issues. ► movement a slow change in a situation or a change in the way people think about or do something: The government supports the movement toward increased energy efficiency. 1formal the act or process of changing from one form or state to another: transition from/to a smooth transition from communism to democracy The program helps young people make the transition to independent living. a country in transition a five-year transition period► see thesaurus at trend12eng. lang. arts a phrase or sentence in a piece of writing or speech that connects two different ideas smoothly: You need a better transition between the second and third paragraphs. noun | verb transitiontransition2 verb [intransitive] to change to a new state or start using something new: transition to/into He will transition to his new role next month. |
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